Sometimes a week is enough to remind people what they have been missing. Sara De Paduwa replaced Cyril Detaeye on the 8/9 morning show on La Une for one week in May 2026, and the reaction from the public was immediate and warm.
The information had been confirmed by RTBF and first reported by Soirmag on April 30, 2026. Jennifer Istace simultaneously covered Cyril Detaeye on C est vous qui le dites, another programme he hosts regularly. The transitions were seamless, and audiences appreciated the familiar faces.
For Sara De Paduwa, this brief return to the morning show format was a reminder of how deeply she is embedded in Belgian audiovisual culture. Even after stepping back from daily broadcasting, her presence on screen feels natural, warm and instantly recognisable. Some personalities simply belong on television.
